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Calculate fabric quantities for window coverings

Calculate fabric quantities for window coverings

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFSF2006
State Code
WI621
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
52
Description
This unit of competency covers calculating and documenting fabric quantities for a variety of window coverings, including curtains and blinds.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for calculations
  • 1.1 Measuring and calculating equipment are collected
  • 1.2 Mathematical processes and guide charts required are identified
  • 1.3 Drape requirements, fabric types and lining/interlining requirements are noted from work order
2 Calculate drape fabric requirements
  • 2.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 2.2 Fabric repeats are measured for customer selected fabrics and recorded
  • 2.3 Fabric width is checked taking note of any wider than usual selvages
  • 2.4 Finished length of window covering is identified from order
  • 2.5 Heading type is identified from order and fullness ratio is identified
  • 2.6 Number of fabric drops per curtain is calculated
  • 2.7 Length of each fabric drop is calculated based on finished length plus hem and heading allowances and pattern repeats
  • 2.8 Allowances for seams, hems, headings, drape fullness or heading type are noted on the work order
3 Calculate lining and interlining quantities
  • 3.1 Width of lining and, where required, interlining fabrics, is noted
  • 3.2 Number of lining/interlining widths is calculated based on required number of drape drops
  • 3.3 Length of lining/interlining drops is calculated, including hem allowances
  • 3.4 Amount of lining/interlining fabric is calculated and marked on work order
  • 3.5 Procedures for minimising waste fabric are identified and used
4 Complete documentation
  • 4.1 Work orders for cutting and machining are completed following workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Documentation is forwarded to appropriate work areas and filed as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8762 LMFSF2006B Calculate fabric quantities for window coverings Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification